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The paper follows a recommendation of the IPv4 and IPv6 schema in China. The IPv4 schema runs on Classless Inter Domain Routing (CIDR). The total number of users in China is 30 and they use the following network: 196.100.6.0/26. There are 2 subnet masks that use the address: 255.255.255.192. The subnet is calculated by using the total number which is 192. Therefore, 22 – 2 = 2 which results into: 255.255.255.64 and 255.255.255.128. IPv6 will be used to integrate the two sites using the tunneling formula. Tunneling is the process of passing IPv6 data over IPv4 network while the IPv6 data is placed in the IPv4 data section packet (Tetz, 2019). 

The IP routing protocol currently in use is the Enhanced Interior Gateway Routing Protocol (EIGRP). The protocol is only applicable in CISCO systems (Hummel, 2010). According to Hummel (2010) the EIGRP is important because it supports the link state routing protocol and the distance vector. The EIGRP also supports the hop 255 because it applies the help of Diffusing Update Algorithm (DUAL). Therefore, the EIGRP is faster in converging as compared to IGRP. The dual update algorithm is usually given the mandate to run when a certain route used by a router is unavailable. This leads to the table being updated. The variable length subnet masks are supported by the EIGRP.

The routing protocol that will be used in the new site will feature a protocol with no hop count which also supports the future expansion. The routing protocol will not be dependable on Cisco platform as future protocols could use a new platform in their line of duty. The routing protocol being implemented is Open Shortest Path First (OSPF). The Open Shortest Path First acts as a link state protocol that sends adverts to the connected neighbors in a mission of communicating router information. The advantage of Open Shortest Path First is that it supports routers on Cisco and all other platforms. Moreover, the Open Shortest Path First is used in large network due to its efficiency and scalability. Also, through the Open Shortest Path First, the network could be divided into sub networks. The sub networks are usually called areas. Network convergence and optimization will be done by the OSPF. The calculation is managed by a protocol referred to as shortest path first. Therefore, the performance will be maximized due to each user having the same information (Lammle, 2004).

The network assets that will be put in place include routers, switches and the specific node. Each node will therefore communicate with other nodes directly in the network. Another protocol that will be used is referred to as LWAPP Lightweight Access point protocol. This protocol will be used to control multiple Wi-Fi access points in the network. System administrators will be mandated to monitor the network and assess if there exists any chances of loopholes to be used for fraud. Moreover, the network data security center will used for all security information in the system. The data center will then be protected from any breach or security attacks. A data center that is hijacked will be a pillar of failure and therefore all the loopholes will be sealed with security measures that are essential. Moreover, project manager will be contacted in case of a breach.

References

Hummel, S. (2010). Understanding Network Routing Protocols. Retrieved from https://www.routerfreak.com/understanding-network-routing-protocols/

Lammle, T. (2004). CCNA: Cisco Certified Network Associate Study Guide. Retrieved from http://faculty.petra.ac.id/resmana/private/cnap/Sybex.CCNA.Cisco.Certified.640-801.Study.Guide.4th.Edition.eBook-DDU.pdf

Tetz, E. (2019). Network Basics: Integration of IPv6 with IPv4. Retrieved from https://www.dummies.com/programming/networking/cisco/network-basics-integration-of-ipv6-with-ipv4/